Tag #Transport

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Europe's First Open-Environment Driverless Train Completes Successful Test

Europe's first driverless train, Edita, completed over 1,060 passenger miles on a 15-mile Czech rail line, using cameras, lasers, and satellite navigation to navigate obstacles like animals, despite current legislation requiring a supervisor.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
telegraaf.nl
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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Suspension Bridge

Italy approved a €13.5 billion project to build the world's longest single-span suspension bridge connecting Messina to the mainland, featuring six lanes for vehicles and two railway lines, despite opposition due to cost and environmental concerns; completion is targeted for 2032-2033.

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Airline Hand Luggage Fees: A Clash of Convenience and Cost

Airlines are cracking down on hand luggage size, leading to unexpected charges at the gate; the EU has standardized cabin bag sizes, but the UK hasn't; this highlights the trade-off between low fares and free baggage.

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Reduced Inequality
zeit.de
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Germany Curbs Rail Track Fees to Prevent Fare Hikes

The German government is lowering the equity interest rate for DB InfraGo to curb rising track access charges, aiming to prevent significant fare increases in 2026 and ease cost pressure on the rail industry; this is a first step towards a planned reform of track prices.

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Affordable and Clean Energy
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Medical Transport Plane Crash Kills Four in Arizona

A Beechcraft King Air 300 medical transport plane crashed near Chinle, Arizona, on Tuesday, killing four people—two pilots and two medical personnel—while attempting to land; the NTSB and FAA are investigating.

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Good Health and Well-being
kathimerini.gr
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Greek Ferry Grounds Near Nea Styra, Raising Safety Concerns

On Tuesday afternoon, the ferry boat "Panagia Paravouniotissa" carrying 105 passengers and 9 crew members ran aground near Nea Styra, Evia, Greece, prompting a passenger to report communication failures and a delayed response from the ferry company. All passengers and crew were safely evacuated.

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No Poverty
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Italy Approves Construction of World's Longest Single-Span Bridge

Italy's government has approved the construction of a 3.7-kilometer bridge connecting Sicily to the mainland, costing $15.63 billion and scheduled for completion in 2032, despite environmental and financial concerns and opposition from citizens' groups.

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Reduced Inequality
dw.com
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Italy Approves Controversial €13.5 Billion Strait of Messina Bridge

The Italian government approved a €13.5 billion plan to build a 3.3-kilometer bridge connecting Sicily to mainland Italy by 2032, despite concerns about its cost, earthquake risks, environmental impact, and potential mafia infiltration; the project is expected to boost the economy of Southern Italy ...

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Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure
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Melbourne Police Launch Crackdown on Illegal E-bikes

Victoria Police launched "Operation Consider" on Wednesday to combat the rise in e-bike crashes in Melbourne, which increased by 82% from 79 incidents in 2023 to 144 in 2024; police will enforce e-bike regulations with fines up to \$1018.

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Good Health and Well-being
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UK Halts Rail Electrification, Prioritizing Airport Expansion

The UK government cancelled the Midland Main Line electrification for the third time, favoring airport expansion despite the environmental implications, leaving four diesel trains an hour to ply the route and increasing air pollution and fossil fuel consumption.

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Climate Action
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Bus-Train Collision in Russia Leaves One Dead, Sixteen Injured

A tourist bus collided with a freight train on August 4th in Leningrad Oblast, Russia, after running a red light at a railroad crossing, resulting in one death and sixteen injuries; the driver has been charged but released pending further investigation.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Bournemouth Airport Faces Potential Shutdown Amid Worker Strike Ballot

Around 80 Bournemouth Airport workers are voting on strike action over a rejected pay offer, potentially shutting down the airport in early September, impacting 950,000 annual passengers and flights to 34 destinations.

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Decent Work and Economic Growth

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